quick-witted
Example Sentences
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Ernie was the most joyful game participant I had ever seen, bright and quick-witted, laughing before a game, getting energy from the thrill of what was about to take place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Enter Digby, a handsome, quick-witted and wealthy enigma who smells faintly of fig.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Jacobs and Roach have written such a quick-witted character that it seems implausible Violet wouldn’t think of this herself, even if she was overwhelmed by the sudden collision of her nerves and trauma.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2025
Gilpin is quick-witted and highly quotable, with a gift for conjuring evocative imagery on the fly, all of which makes for a lively interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025
Do you have to be particularly quick-witted or clever or light on your feet to play that scene?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
